Harvard President Alan Garber embraced the international students during the 2025 commencement speech and received a standing ovation from the crowd. | Newsweek

On May 29, 2025, during Harvard University’s commencement ceremony, President #AlanGarber received a standing ovation after acknowledging the presence of students “from down the street, across the country, and around the world.” This remark subtly referenced the ongoing legal battle with the Trump administration, which had attempted to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, citing concerns over the university’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and alleged ideol

It's Commencement Day! Watch live as we celebrate the Class of 2018. | Harvard University

Part of Harvard’s University graduation ceremony. | Younes Arar